Healthcare Assistant

Job overview

We are looking for innovative and inspirational Healthcare Assistants to join our Bank in the provision of high quality care to the patients. You will be a part of an enthusiastic, friendly and hardworking team who participate in the Trust’s Productive Ward initiative. A flexible approach, good sense of humour and the ability to prioritise workloads is a must.

The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital is committed to the personal and professional development of its staff. If you are experienced or interested and feel ready for this challenge then we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and offer a range of flexible working practices. Part-time and job share applications will be considered.

By applying for this post you are agreeing to RNOH transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system and other secure, internal NHS workforce systems in order to support and manage your recruitment and employment within the organisation.

Main duties of the job

RNOH is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

RNOH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of key documents such as Passports, Driving Licences etc. It is a condition of appointment that all prospective employees of RNOH have their original documents verified using this technology.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of quality applications have been received.

The RNOH operates a Smoke-Free Policy. Smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust’s premises (including the grounds that those premises are sited on) or in any Trust owned vehicle. Applicants should be aware that it might not be possible to smoke throughout working hours.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

To assist with patient care needs under the supervision of a trained nurse.

Carry out nursing duties as assigned by trained staff

To work with the nursing staff to deliver individualised nursing care.

To report to a trained nurse care given to patients.

Assist patients with their dietary needs as directed by a trained nurse.

Participate in the admission and discharge of patients in conjunction with the multi-professional team as directed by a trained nurse.

Escort patients to other areas of the hospital

Acquire a basic knowledge of conditions treated on the ward, and be aware of the hazards which may result from incorrect procedures.